This is the problem with IBD

no two groups of people can give the same answer on it.

Vets say its fatal within months in pythons, and fatal within the same time for BABY boas.

Then you have researchers saying that it can stick around for years without showing then kill

so, for now... I am only going to believe what EXTREMELY experienced staff from RTB.net have told me

Until proven otherwise I take their word over anybody elses to be honest.